SanDisk Extreme III 30MB/s edition SDHC Memory Cards

One advantage of CompactFlash memory cards has always been that the fastest CF cards have been faster than the fastest SD(HC) cards. While this is still true, SDHC cards are catching up! SanDisk have announced their Extreme III 30MB/s edition series of SDHC cards with read/write speeds of up to 30MB/s. The fastest CF cards currently are capable of operation at up to 45MB/s. Of course you have to have a device (camera or card reader) which matches the speed of these cards in order to obtain high speeds. Not all cameras can (in fact most can't), though the new Nikon D90 DSLR can.

Note that the "regular" SanDisk Extreme III cards are 20MB/s (above right). The new cards as marked as "30MB/s edition" (above left). The new extreme III 30mB/s edition cards are expected to be available in September. The "suggested" prices are $64.99 for the 4GB card, $109.99 for the 8GB card, and $179.99 for the 16GB card.

SanDisk Extreme III 30MB/s edition SDHC card Press Release

TOKYO, JAPAN, August 27, 2008  SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:
SNDK) today set a new speed record of 30 megabytes per second1 for SD flash memory
cards with the introduction of the SanDisk Extreme® III 30MB/s Edition line of
SDHC Cards. The new cards, expected to be available worldwide in September in
4-gigabyte (GB)2, 8GB and 16GB capacities, are designed to deliver peak
performance when used with the new digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, Nikon D90.

The Nikon D90 is the industrys first DSLR camera to support SanDisk Extreme III
30MB/s Edition SDHC cards at increased performance. Featuring a 50-percent speed boost
from previous 20MB/s cards, the new SanDisk Extreme III 30MB/s Edition SDHC card makes it
possible to record 39 images in continuous shooting mode at 4.5 frames per second with a
file size of 6.0 MB JPEG L Fine per image.3 The Nikon D90 camera captures
high-resolution, 12.3 megapixel still images, and it is Nikons first DSLR to offer
movie recording capability.

With ever-increasing technology advancements in DSLR cameras, higher megapixel growth
and new video capturing capabilities, SanDisk Extreme III 30MB/s SDHC cards make it easy
for consumers to capture and store more high-resolution images and video content. When
placed in SanDisks new ImageMate® Multi-Card USB 2.0 Reader/Writer,
still images and video can be transferred from the new SDHC card to a computer up to
30MB/s, greatly reducing the waiting time to offload large files from the card to the
computer.

According to research firm IDC, demand for DSLR cameras is growing as users replace
older models with more sophisticated options. Global sales of DSLR cameras grew by 41
percent last year, which was nearly twice the growth rate of the overall digital camera
market worldwide4.

Whether capturing a special moment in sports, a wilderness hike, or just your
toddler running across the room, life doesnt always stop when you want to take a
picture. The combination of the new Nikon D90 camera and SanDisk Extreme III 30MB/s
Edition SDHC cards helps ensure that photographers capture winning action shots and
experience quicker transfer of files from the cameras memory card to a
computer, said Mr. Koichiro Kawamura, General Manager, 1st Designing Department,
Imaging Company Nikon Corporation

Beyond their high capacities and performance levels, all SanDisk Extreme III cards are
capable of functioning in extreme temperatures, from -13 to 185 degrees Fahrenheit or -25
to 85 degrees Celsius. The cards also carry a lifetime limited warranty.5
SanDisk Extreme III SDHC 30MB/s Edition cards, which have a Class 6 performance rating,
are fully backwards-compatible; working in any camera, card reader or other device that
supports SDHC cards6.

Pricing and Availability

SanDisk Extreme III SDHC 30MB/s Edition cards are expected to be available worldwide in
September. The manufacturers suggested retail price is U.S. $64.99 for the 4GB card,
US $109.99 for the 8GB card, and U.S. $179.99 for the 16GB card.

About SanDisk

SanDisk Corporation, the inventor and worlds largest supplier of flash storage
cards, is a global leader in flash memory  from research, manufacturing and product
design to consumer branding and retail distribution. SanDisks product portfolio
includes flash memory cards for mobile phones, digital cameras and camcorders; digital
audio/video players; USB flash drives for consumers and the enterprise; embedded memory
for mobile devices; and solid state drives for computers. SanDisk (www.sandisk.com/corporate) is a Silicon
Valley-based S&P 500 company, with more than half its sales outside the United States.